My thought for today is Self-esteem. The dictionary defines self-esteem as confidence, satisfaction, or respect for oneself. Often, we hear people say they suffer from low self-esteem so that obviously means, they don't have very much self-confidence or respect for who they are. It's the experience of seeing yourself as less than you are. This manifests as an inability to accept compliments, feeling undeserving of good things, constantly apologizing for one's behavior, avoiding challenges because of anticipated failure. In order to rebuild self-esteem, it can be helpful to look at positive traits, identifying strengths that you do have, and by practicing right-sized humility. Spend time with people who treat you well. If your low self-esteem is the result of some trauma, then by all means seek professional help through therapy. It's not about weakness, it's about repairing.
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